Traditional egg tempera painting is most often associated with pre-1800 works by European artists, but it saw a resurgence in popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The revival was due in part to increased access and more widespread dissemination of the historic technique. Artists exploited the handling properties of the fast-drying paint, including its matte-ness and layering capabilities, to create a modern aesthetic. Visitors are invited to look closer at the use of egg tempera in Nathaniel J. Jacobson’s The Bread of Affliction (1941) and discuss the ongoing research and conservation treatment of the painting.

With Sarah Mastrangelo, Cy Twombly Associate Conservator of Modern and Contemporary Art, Rose-Marie and Eijk van Otterloo Paintings Conservation Studio.

Free with general admission. No advance registration or tickets required. Due to space constraints, tours are limited to 12 participants (first come, first served). Tours meet at Sharf Visitor Center. Assistive listening devices available upon request.